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KLR 650 to Tiger 800 to KTM 1090
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 เม.ย. 2018
- This video is an explanation of why I went from a KLR 650 to a Tiger 800 XC to a KTM 1090. I've had these three bikes in the span of the last 3 years. I've done a reasonable amount of miles on the first two and just getting started with the KTM.
Hopefully this will offer some insight for those who may be considering a purchase or an upgrade from one of these. My general thoughts and opinions about each of the motorcycles given my experience with them.
For additional information on each of these bikes check out the other videos:
KLR 650 Build Video: • My $9,000 KLR 650 Buil...
KLR 650 vs Tiger 800: • Adventure Motorcycle C...
Triumph Tiger 800 XCA Ride Review: • Triumph Tiger 800 XCA ...
KTM 1090 First Impressions: • KTM 1090 Breaking stuf...
KTM 1090 Build Video: • 2017 KTM 1090 Adventur...
KTM 1090 Review Video: • KTM 1090 Adventure R R...
When I clicked this video I said to myself; I recognize that voice....I watched an adventure ride you guys did. Good stuff.
😂 Yeah I’ve been told I have a distinctive voice. Thanks for watching both!
If you plan on riding lots of dirt, get soft bags. Your tibia and fibula will thank you! Great video.
Great video...well said on the points you were discussing. Thumbs up.
Thank you, glad you liked it and thanks for watching
super cool video keep them coming
Absolutely great comparison vid! Current owner of a KLR ... and wanting to move up in the adventure game.
Glad you found it helpful and thanks for watching
Had a klr 650. Did everything but nothing really well. Upgraded to ktm 1290r and it does everything extremely well. Highly recommend getting a ktm if you can afford the initial price and the cost of maintenance
Couldn’t agree more. I struggled deciding between the 1290 and 1090. After adding cruise control, 1290 rear metal rack and other items the 1290 comes with I’m not sure there is much of a price or weight difference. But everything I saw claimed the 1090 was more agile off-road. I’d be really interested to ride both back to back but doubt that opportunity will arise. I’m happy with the 1090 though and didn’t care for the keyfob on the 1290 just seemed like something to potentially go wrong in the middle of nowhere. But I try to do mostly gravel and off-road riding. So that heavily influenced my decision. Good to have so many options.
Yup. I had a hell of a time deciding between 1290 and 1090, after riding both bak to back. I came down on the side of more power (bigger grin) with minimal weight penalty. Also cruise control std which I knew I wanted for longer trips
I'll be buying the 2018 KLR soon, my reasons for this is A. The price, B. cheap to maintain and availability of parts, C. you can work on them yourself without needing to hook a computer up to them & D. there are a shit tonne of after market parts and accessories for them...
You’ll love it they really are great bikes for the money and you can ride and explore almost any terrain with them. A bike I really liked and was pleasantly surprised by when I bought my first one which was a 1997.
Upgrade the suspension -and it will be a huge improvement.
They kinda suck on the highway though... super buzzy. I sold mine and bought a Tiger.
Had a klr650, good bike, did a ton of upgrades and welll, it was still a klr650, Jack of all trades master of none.
I ride a 2013 Klr ,I love it ,but I checked out the 1090 ,but I would have to carry a step ladder to get on it.Fantastic bike though!
Bill, they are TALL for sure. You do get used to it, but it is certainly an undeniable side affect of the ground clearance + suspension travel.
Hi have you lowered the Ktm 1090. Thks
I have not. I have a 32” inseam so I haven’t had any issues with the height.
I was thinking about getting the KTM 1090. I come from the serious dirt bike riding genre, have a 450 xcw and 2 300's, an exc and a xc. the 1090 is very big but now I'm thinking of waiting for the new 2019 KTM 790 Adv. R. Looks to be quite capable off road but still comfortable on dirt roads and pavement, compared to the 690.
I wanted the 790 too but too uncertain in terms of when it will arrive. If you come from dirt bikes you’ll love even the 1090. Except for picking it up.
Great review. I have an adventurized DRZ400 enduro model ( not available in USA?) with a wide ratio gear set fitted. I use this bike for the more rugged rides. My 2015 Tiger800 XCx fills the more road biased trip role, but can cope OK on rougher dirt roads at speed. If I had to go to only one bike I would be torn with the decision to keep the DRZ or look at a KTM 1090 again, despite the cost and upkeep issues. I won't go back to no cruise control though. The pre- 15 Tigers needed suspension work as do the F800 and AT bikes. Bang for buck the Tiger 800 wins.
Thanks for watching and thank you for the compliment. Glad you’re enjoying the videos.
If the KTM 1090 and 1290 were the same price, which one would you have gotten? Just curious on why you chose the 1090 over the 1290 and what your thoughts are on the 1290 if any?
Price wasn’t my driver for the 1090 vs 1290. It was the more off-road focus of the 1090 based on what I read and saw in other videos before buying. Now that I own the 1090 I’m not sure how or why there would be any difference given that so much of the two bikes are identical. So I would love the opportunity to ride both for a long enough period of time to compare them in identical broad usage to see first hand. Probably won’t have that opportunity and since I’m not a fan of cornering abs or the keyfob on the 1290 it I we’re going to do it again I’d still probably opt for the 1090. That’s because my primary reason for moving to the KTM was it’s off-road focus. If I were looking for more on road I probably would’ve kept my Tiger 800.
Thanks for the reply, this is exactly what I was looking for from a 1090 owner. I too would look to get off road at every opportunity, but I need to ride a lot of pavement to get to where I want to ride. Great video, thanks for taking the time to make them.
No problem, I will say the 1090 is perfectly find on the highways too. Probably a seat upgrade would help but I'm not sure the 1290 seat is any different. I'm in a similar boat in terms of having to ride distances to get to the spots where I can really go off-road. That is exactly why I wouldn't go with a 690 or something along those lines.
I went with the 1290 because of the motor, full stop. The majority of the weight difference (22lbs) literally comes down to the centerstand on the 1290, which is approximately 17lbs. In offroad mode they are indistinguishable in the bush, but on tarmac the LC8 motor of the 1290 turns it into a literal weapon that devours superbikes with ease. Truly a beast that needs to be ridden to appreciate. I also own an XR650R, so if I want a true dirt hero I've got a sub-300lb option that makes the 1090 feel like a truck.
Excellent video !!!
Than you for the compliment and thanks for watching
@@kdemotorsports Right now I am about to buy a TRIUMPH TIGER 800 XCA or a KTM ADVENTURE 1090 R. I HAVE A QUESTION ....WHICH OF THE TWO BIKES HAVE MORE STABILITY WHEN BENDING IN ASPHALT CURVES ON TWISTYS ROADS?
David Martbeck the the Tiger is definitely the more sport oriented of the two. The KTM holds its own and has significantly more power but it’s obvious the roots of the Tiger and the tires also play a part too. The KTM comes with tkc80s which are definitely biased towards off road. Just overall I think riding them back to back it’s obvious that the 1090 is a more dirt oriented machine and the Tiger is a more street oriented machine. Both great bikes though and I don’t think you could go wrong with either.
@@kdemotorsports Thank's Bro, Happy New Year and God bless you
For decent paved back roads or even some highway riding would you say either the 1090 or XCA have a strong advantage or is more comfortable than the other? Right now I am riding a Yamaha Super Tenere which does fine on the decent roads but my roots are with dirt bikes and I am wanting to getting into some real ADV riding (want to start doing the BRD's just watched your clip from CO & it looks awesome) my brother has a 16 XCA and I love the motor on the road but not sure I would like it off road and at just over 6ft I feel a little cramped on it, Thanks for posted the great videos the are very helpful
Ben, first of all thank you for watching. In regards to the bike question the Tiger 800 XCA offers a better value in my opinion than the 1090 simply because it comes with a lot right out of the box. It is also a very comfortable road bike and more comfortable than the 1090. Now on the flip side the KTM is a MUCH better bike once the terrain gets more difficult. Also the KTM definitely provides a level of "fun" that as much as I loved the Tiger 800 I just didn't get from that bike. So it really comes down to how much of which style of riding you're going to do. If you truly are going to be doing more road riding then the Tiger might be a better fit. If you're going to be doing more off-road riding then it is the KTM hands down. Like I said in the CO video, I'm confident the Tiger would've made it through everything just fine but the grunt and low end torque of the V-Twin on the KTM was really nice to have and made hill climbs a piece of cake. The Tiger due to the tripple engine design doesn't have the same low down grunt. It will do it but you have to ride it differently. Hopefully this helps and post back when you make your final decision. Would love to hear about it.
your son has a great bike.
that tank bag on the KTm? What is it?
The sw-motech cry bag. I did another video covering that one in depth. I like it but there are a couple of things to be aware of before buying one. I cover those in the other video. Thanks for watching
do a change up on the sproket for highway speed.
I like all the cigarette smoke in the shop 🍻🍻👍👍👍
Opinions for tiger 800?? I will buy one..
Btw Ktm is so beautiful
The tiger 800 was a great motorcycle and would highly recommend one. If you’re shopping though just be aware that 16’ there were some major updates and that is the version that I’m referring to in my videos. Thanks for the compliment on the KTM I’m loving it.
kdemotorsports You have a great ADVenture bike now. I will buy the new "on road" XRT. Thanks for the review 👌👌
I love my Tiger...
Just buy the ATAS and be done for a while ??
Very good bike for sure, but for me personally the KTM is still more exciting. I've done a comparison of the Africa Twin (non AS) and certainly a very good bike. The KTM offers something a bit more though. Thanks for watching.
how is its heat management
Just got done riding 3 days in 90 + degrees and it definitely gets hot in the seat area from the rear cylinder but the engine temps stay perfect in the middle of the gauge.
Did you ride the Africa Twin?
Yes for a decent amount of time. It is more like the KTM than the tiger. Tiger is better on road but the Africa Twin is definitely better Offroad.
You need to talk to your camera operator about how to frame a shot. Have them look up the rule of thirds technique. Placing your face in the center of the frame...is not good.....
I am him and he is me 😂